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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $222 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Mary Washington College?
- Muhlenberg College is 540.7% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.5% higher at Muhlenberg College than University of Mary Washington ($57,270.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Muhlenberg College ($21,863 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 11.2% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,090 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than University of Mary Washington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 324.6% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($38,412 vs. $9,046)
Muhlenberg College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Mary Washington College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mary Washington College and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University of Mary Washington (86% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,490)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/